THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES OF THE PARADIGM SHIFT IN GLOBAL HEALTHCARE

Kelley Conrad, Ph.D., Phillip Davidson, Ph.D., Caroline Molina-Ray, Ph.D., Amy Preiss, Ph.D., Barbara Shambaugh, Ph.D., Linda Suzanne Wing, Ph.D.

With the University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies Faculty

University of Phoenix – Online - School of Advanced Studies, Phoenix, AZ

Presented by Phillip Davidson, Ph.D. (10/16/2010)

Background to the ProblemIn Europe, collaboration between the public and private

sectors has prompted competitive healthcare markets replacing government as the leading healthcare provider.

In China, a quarter century of financial reform has prompted a gradual shift toward privatization.

The patient now has more options, and medical tourism continues to gather more attention.

In most countries of the world, there exists a shortage of healthcare personnel.

Background to the Problem (Continued)The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

(established 1995) includes health related services. GATS could potentially change how the United States

delivers care because of international obligations under this agreement including offshoring.

Discrimination against WTO members not allowed by GATS.

Background to the ResearchThe University of Phoenix, School of Advanced Studies invited

doctoral faculty to participate in an online meeting to discuss the global challenges of healthcare leadership.

Approximately 250 practitioner-faculty attended the meeting. The themes and patterns derived from the dialogue reflect

participants’ diverse expertise as academicians, practitioners, and leaders in their fields.

The full paper presents the results of a qualitative analysis of SAS faculty perspectives on global healthcare leadership based on a content analysis of the dialogue.

Themes DiscoveredGlobal Social Policy and Healthcare Leadership

Themes Discovered (Continued)Access to Resources.(Differences between wealthy

nations and developing nations).Healthcare Tourism Competition for Healthcare ResourcesRelated Issues: Technology – Treatment – Supply of

Trained Professionals Emotional Nationalistic ResponsesThe Role of Government

Governmental Restrictions

SummaryEffective healthcare delivery depends on the ability to generate, analyze, and

interpret data.The World Health Organization (WHO) provides extensive and detailed data

banks on health conditions and populations in virtually every country on earth. However, without scholarly methods to analyze and interpret the data, practitioners, and leaders are unable to translate the available information into knowledge and action.

Research-based analysis and application can also assist in both the formulation of labor policies and the implementation of practical solutions to the healthcare workforce shortage.

These include the application of appropriate theories and leadership principles for addressing complex issues, including setting international standards for the recruitment, training, and distribution of qualified health workers worldwide.